June 25, (THEWILL) – Paris FC have confirmed the signing of Nigerian international, Moses Simon, from Nantes, with the 29-year-old winger putting pen to paper on a three-year deal. The transfer is a significant acquisition for the capital club, who are preparing for their first campaign in Ligue 1 since the 1978/1979 season following their promotion last season.
Simon brings considerable experience to his new employers, having spent six seasons at Nantes where he contributed 37 goals across 201 appearances. The versatile wide player has established himself as a regular for the Nigerian national team and will be expected to provide creativity and pace for Paris FC’s attack. The financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed by either club.
The move comes at a transformative period for Paris FC, following the takeover by the Arnault family and Austrian energy drinks giant Red Bull in November. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has assumed the role of Red Bull’s global head of football, adding considerable expertise to the organisation’s football operations across multiple clubs and competitions.
Paris FC sporting director François Ferracci emphasised the club’s determination to complete the signing despite competition from other interested parties. “Moses was a priority for us and he has shown a real interest in our project despite a lot of demand from other clubs,” Ferracci stated following the announcement.
The acquisition of Simon points to Paris FC’s ambition to establish themselves in France’s top division after decades in the lower leagues. With Red Bull’s financial backing and strategic expertise, the club will hope that experienced players like Simon can help them avoid an immediate return to Ligue 2 whilst building foundations for sustained top-flight football.
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